Ridpath, Ian. Astronomy.RIDPATH, Ian. Astronomy. (Eyewitness Companions.) DK. 300p. illus. index. c2006. 0-7566-1733-2. $20.00. J A masterful introduction to the heavens, Ridpath's work resonates with the beauty, complexity, and majesty of his subject. Page after page of drawings, illustrations, charts, maps and sidebars provides readers with material to study and ponder. The intricate presentation of constellations ties star lore to current telescopic and satellite examination of star patterns. We see how the Earth is viewed from deep space. An almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. encourages stargazers to look for the changing panoply pan·o·ply n. pl. pan·o·plies 1. A splendid or striking array: a panoply of colorful flags. See Synonyms at display. 2. of astral bodies year-round. A three-page glossary clarifies such astrophysical terms as precession, corona, and nebula nebula (nĕb`y  lə) [Lat.,=mist], in astronomy, observed manifestation of a collection of highly rarefied gas and dust in interstellar space. . Highly recommended for school and public libraries. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter.Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC |
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